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Asphyxia and its Types

Any mechanical interference with the respiratory process, causing lack of oxygen and death of an individual is called violent asphyxial …

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Firearm Injuries -Rifled Firearms vs Shot guns

Ammunition of Rifled Firearms The unit ammunition of a small firearm is in the form of a cartridge. Typically a …

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Lightning Injuries

Lightning is electrical discharge of a highly charged thunder cloud to the ground via a huge arc. If anything comes …

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Electric Injuries (Electrocution)

Damage to the tissues due to the passage of electric current is called electrical injury. The injury is also commonly …

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Thermal Injuries

Tissue damage due to application of heat is termed as a thermal injury. Types of Thermal Injuries 1. Dry heat …

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Legal Forms of Compensation in Pakistan

Legal forms of compensation in Pakistan include the following: Diyat Diyat means the compensation specified in section 323 of PPC, …

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Defense Wounds vs Self Inflicted Wounds

Defense Wounds Defense injuries are the injuries suffered on the parts of the body to ward off an attack. Any …

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Incised and Stab Wounds

Incised Wounds Injury by an instrument or a weapon with a sharp cutting edge is known as incised wound. Synonyms …

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Lacerations -Types and Forensic Importance

Lacerations are the blunt force injuries in which the skin and the underlying tissues are torn apart due to application …

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Bruises -Types, Causes, Factors, Color Changes and Significance

Extravasation of blood into the tissues due to rupture of capillaries, venules and small arterioles usually as a result of …

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